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Minnesota lawmakers approve health insurance exchange plan Mon, 04 Mar, 2013 07:03 PM PST The Minnesota House has passed a bill establishing Minnesota's health insurance exchange, with its sponsor calling it the most substantial changes to state healthcare policy in 50 years. Baptist Health receives stroke award Mon, 04 Mar, 2013 07:01 PM PST Baptist Health Louisville has received an award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Nation + World Mon, 04 Mar, 2013 07:01 PM PST President Barack Obama welcomes his new Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right, as he speaks to members of the media at the start of a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 4, 2013. From left are, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Obama and Hagel. Chavez's breathing problems 'worsened' Mon, 04 Mar, 2013 06:59 PM PST Venezuelan government describes ailing president's health as "very delicate" in brief statement. Dad’s long wait for new lung - and a doc to transplant it - highlights surgeon shortage in B.C. Mon, 04 Mar, 2013 06:59 PM PST A White Rock daughter fears a shortage of surgeons who can perform highly specialized lung transplants at Vancouver General Hospital could cost her father his life. Elizabeth Paynter on Monday said the family was informed by letter in late February from Vancouver Coastal Health that the facilities’ only lung transplant surgeon will be away from March 9 until April 1. New technology makes healthcare more efficient at UMC, Covenant npc-news.lubbockonline.com Mon, 04 Mar, 2013 06:59 PM PST The Veinviewer, Da Vinci Robot and Hybrid Operating Room are three of the newest additions to health care in Lubbock. MUHC employees concerned over budget cuts Mon, 04 Mar, 2013 06:59 PM PST Anxious employees of the McGill University Health Centre packed a board of directors meeting on Monday to try and find out whether $50 million in planned budget cuts will affect their jobs or working conditions. Everett hookah bar ordered to halt operations, pay fine Mon, 04 Mar, 2013 06:56 PM PST EVERETT -- A downtown Everett hookah bar has been ordered to halt operations and pay $89,100 for violating state indoor-smoking laws. The Hideout Hookah Lounge, part of the Wetmore Cafe at 2701 Wetmore Ave., is believed to be Snohomish County's first hookah bar, according to county health officials. Minnesota House begins debate on health insurance exchange Mon, 04 Mar, 2013 06:55 PM PST Supporters of the health-care system say it will lower prices through competition. Foes say it could be a $60 million boondoggle. Gear up: Suggested exercises for the arms and shoulders: Mon, 04 Mar, 2013 06:53 PM PST India's leading holistic health guru, Mickey Mehta shares exercise tips for strong arms and shoulders as a part of marathon training.

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